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Considerations on the bicameral parliamentary system in Romania
Considerations on the bicameral parliamentary system in Romania

Author(s): Mihaela-Adina Apostolache
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Societatea de Stiinte Juridice si Administrative
Keywords: Parliament; bicameralism; unicameralism; competences; representativity; constitutional changes.

Summary/Abstract: The study approaches the way Romanian bicameralism functions, considering both its strengths and weaknesses. In addition, the unicameral parliamentary system is presented in relation to the bicameral one. In the doctrine, there are several opinions according to which bicameralism is preferred to unicameralism, because the two Houses provide increased safety, as the concentration of legislative power in one place could be both dangerous and, often, unjustified. But the two Chambers should not be similar, as this would not serve their guaranteeing purpose. Furthermore, bicameralism consolidates the balance and solidity of democratic regimes, providing a better separation of powers.

  • Issue Year: 4/2014
  • Issue No: 08
  • Page Range: 61-68
  • Page Count: 8